Ocean City

Consistently rated among the best hotels in Ocean City, this elegant, 225-suite hotel is doing its part to remake the town's rather honky-tonk image. — Star Service

This peaceful sanctuary feels worlds apart from the typical beachgoing crowd. — Star Service

A large, mid-range hotel that caters to mature couples, families, and large groups, the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau overflows with amenities. — Oyster

Stylish with a tropical flair, this Fairfield resort offers suites overlooking Isle of Wight Bay. The lobby -- with a waterfall, marble floors, and palm trees -- is inviting. — Frommer's

This large, family-owned oceanfront hotel with an OIympic-size swimming pool and beach volleyball court is incredibly kid-friendly, with a seasonal kids program. — Oyster

With multiple pools, restaurants, and a fitness center, it does offer an array of features to accommodate kids and adults. — Oyster

Set right in the center of the boardwalk, this successor to one of O.C.'s oldest hotels offers lots of conveniences and comforts. — Frommer's

Right in the center of O.C., directly on the beach, this eight-story hotel is convenient to everything. Its resort amenities make it a good choice for a weekend or a week. — Frommer's

One of the oldest of north Ocean City's high-rises, it offers plenty of amenities, including pools indoor and out, restaurants, a beach bar and grill, a playground, and even pizza delivery. — Frommer's

All of the suites were updated in 2008, but what makes this the place to stay is the Olympic-size indoor pool. — Frommer's

This 200-room, mid-range Comfort Inn sits two blocks from the beach on the northern end of Ocean City, next to a mall with restaurants and a movie theater. — Oyster

Newly renovated in 2009, this moderately priced choice on the boardwalk offers guest rooms decorated in rich colors and textures. — Frommer's

An open-air patio, painted a sunny terra-cotta hue, serves to greet guests with comfortable benches, colorful wall art and a picturesque view of the Isle of Wight Bay. — Star Service

This 122-room chain is a solid value for a comfortable, mid-range hotel, albeit one that lacks character. — Oyster